"All indications are that Shane is going to turn pro," Barry Larkin told the newspaper. "He hasn't given me the 100%, and nothing is final until he signs the NBA papers, but at this point, strong indications are he will turn pro."

He added that it was difficult for his son to leave MIami.

"It's a very tough decision for a young man to make. What's pulling at Shane's heart is his love for the University of Miami and the city of Miami. He feels very comfortable there. He loves Miami. He already told us he is not moving back to Orlando, that Miami's his city. He loves the college atmosphere, feels very loyal to the coaches there, and this has been a tough decision."

Larkin is projected as a possible first-round pick after averaging 14.5 points and 4.6 assists as a sophomore. He helped the Hurricanes to Atlantic Coast Conference regular-season and tournament championships.

It was the first time in school history they had claimed either crown. Miami advanced to the NCAA tournament's Sweet 16 before losing to Marquette.